On this day: October 8

Chicago burns, Don Larsen is perfection in the World Series, Jerry Lee Lewis records his biggest hit, and Martha Stewart reports to prison, all on this day.

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Paramount Pictures

1939: Actor Paul Hogan, best known for his portrayal of "Crocodile Dundee" in three movies, is born in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. He also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay in 1987 for co-writing the first "Crocodile Dundee" movie.

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